Lindsay Barncats Sr.A

🚨 MASSIVE GOALTENDING UPDATE 🚨

The Barncats are making some BIG moves between the pipes as we prepare for the 2026–27 NPHL season. We’re extremely excited to announce the arrival of TWO new goaltenders who will be joining the Barncats this season.

🥅 WELCOME, STEVE TIERNEY

Joining us from the County Royals, Steve comes to Lindsay through a trade that sent Ethan Taylor and cash considerations to the Royals.

The Toronto native stands at 6'1" and 230 lbs and brings plenty of experience between the pipes. Steve played in the PJCHL, where he posted a .914 save percentage, before continuing his hockey career at Mercyhurst University, where he recorded a .907 save percentage. Over the past three seasons, Steve has competed with both the Centre Hastings Ice Miners and the County Royals, giving him valuable senior hockey experience.

🥅 WELCOME, ALEX LEPIZZERA

We're also excited to welcome Alex Lepizzera to Lindsay after acquiring him from the Durham Hawks in exchange for Chris Porter, Kevin George, and Kirill Merkulov.

The Bowmanville, Ontario native stands at 5'8" and 165 lbs and got his junior hockey experience with the Clarington Eagles of the PJCHL, where he posted save percentages of .918 and .948. Most recently, he suited up for the Gananoque Sr. A Islanders and the Durham Hawks, adding valuable Senior A experience.

We're incredibly excited about the new look between the pipes heading into 2026–27.

At the same time, we'd like to thank Ethan Taylor, Chris Porter, Kevin George, and Kirill Merkulov for everything they've contributed to the Barncats.

Every player who puts on this jersey becomes part of our history, and we wish all four of them nothing but the best in their future seasons.

The Barncats are building. The 2026–27 season is coming. And we're just getting started. 🐾

Give Steve and Alex a huge Barncats Nation welcome!

Follow for more schedule updates, game announcements, signing news, contests, and plenty more as we get closer to the start of the 2026–27 season.

🔄 TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT | MITCH MOFFATT JOINS THE BARNCATS

The Barncats are making a move ahead of the 2026–27 NPHL season!

We are extremely excited to announce that Mitch Moffatt is joining the Lindsay Barncats in a trade for Kyle Groff.

Mitch brings a wealth of experience and offensive ability to the Barnyard. He began his career in the OJHL, where he recorded an impressive 111 points, before moving on to compete in the FHL. He later added experience in the ACH and overseas in Sweden, and most recently suited up for both the Durham Hawks and County Royals.

We’re excited to see what Mitch can bring to the Barncats this season and believe he will be a great addition to our lineup as we continue building toward the 2026–27 campaign.

We’d also like to thank Kyle Groff for his time with the Barncats and wish him nothing but the best moving forward.

Welcome to the Barnyard, Mitch!

The 2026–27 season is taking shape, and there’s plenty more to come. Stay tuned, Barncats Nation.

🚨 THREE NEW SIGNINGS. ONE BARNYARD.

The Barncats are continuing to build for the 2026–27 NPHL season, and today we're welcoming three young players ready to make their mark in Lindsay.

First up, Jacob Sharpe.

The 22-year-old forward from Oshawa stands at 6'4" and brings five years of experience with the Port Perry Mojacks/Lumberjacks of the PJCHL. Over 157 games, Jacob recorded 34 goals, 28 assists and 62 points, while racking up 494 penalty minutes. A big forward with plenty of experience and an edge to his game, we're excited to see what Jacob brings to the Barncats lineup.

Next, we're welcoming Quinn Arnott to the Barnyard.

The 23-year-old Oshawa native is a versatile 6'2" forward/defenceman who can contribute at both ends of the ice. Quinn spent three seasons with the Port Perry Lumberjacks, recording 52 points (17G, 35A) in 96 games, along with 166 penalty minutes. That versatility will be a valuable addition to our lineup as we head into the new season.

Finally, we're excited to announce Zach Naherne.

The 21-year-old, 6'0" defenceman from Oshawa brings an impressive offensive resume to the blue line. Zach spent three seasons with the GOJHL's Caledonia Corvairs, where he recorded 86 points (16G, 70A) in 135 games, along with 98 penalty minutes. Most recently, Zach suited up for the Port Hope Panthers, putting up 24 points in 33 games with 38 penalty minutes.

Three different players. Three different skill sets. One common goal, helping build something special in the Barnyard.

We can't wait to see what Jacob, Quinn and Zach bring to the ice this season. The 2026–27 Barncats are taking shape, and we're just getting started.

Welcome to Lindsay, boys. Let's get to work.

Stay tuned, more signing announcements are coming.

🚨 PLAYER SIGNING ALERT 🚨

The Lindsay Barncats are excited to welcome Nathan Donaldson to the club for the 2026–27 NPHL season! 🐾

Nathan brings valuable experience and leadership to the Barncats as we continue building our roster for the upcoming season.

His hockey journey includes being selected in the 2nd Round of the GMHL Draft, a testament to the potential and skill he displayed early in his career. In 2017, Nathan also served as Captain of the Markham Millionaires Pro 3HL Tour Team, demonstrating the leadership qualities that have followed him throughout his playing career.

Nathan is also an alumni of the Shelburne Muskies (OEHL), where he continued to develop his game and gain valuable senior hockey experience.

We're excited to see what Nathan will bring to the Barncats this season. His leadership, character, and experience make him a great addition to our organization, and we look forward to watching him compete in front of Barncats Nation throughout the 2026–27 campaign.

Please join us in giving Nathan Donaldson a warm Barncats welcome! 🖤🐾

Stay tuned! There are still more player signings and exciting announcements on the way as we continue preparing for another thrilling season of Barncats hockey.

🚨 FRONT OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The Lindsay Barncats are excited to officially welcome Justin Nesbitt as our General Manager for the 2026–27 NPHL season! 🐾

Originally from Bowmanville, Ontario, Justin has been surrounded by the game of hockey for decades and brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion to our organization.

Most recently, Justin served as the General Manager of the Durham Hawks, where he helped build a competitive club, maintain a winning record, and guide the team to a playoff series victory during their inaugural campaign.

As we continue to build on the momentum of our first two seasons, we're excited to have Justin leading the way as we prepare for another exciting year of Barncats hockey. His experience, knowledge of the game, and commitment to building a winning culture make him a tremendous addition to our organization.

Please join us in giving Justin Nesbitt a warm Barncats Nation welcome!

And this is just the beginning... 👀

Be sure to follow along as we continue to announce more exciting additions, player signings, and organizational updates as we count down to the start of the 2026–27 NPHL season. The best is yet to come.

Welcome to the Barnyard, Justin! 🖤🐾

🚨 PLAYER SIGNING ALERT 🚨

The Lindsay Barncats are thrilled to welcome Jamie Wise to the club for the 2026–27 NPHL season! 🐾

📍 Hometown: Stouffville, Ontario
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 205 lbs
Position: Forward
Shoots: Left

Jamie brings an outstanding hockey resume and a wealth of experience to the Barncats.

🔥 Career Highlights:
• OJHL – Newmarket Hurricanes: 42 points in 59 games
• OHL – Peterborough Petes: 45 games | 6 points | 101 PIM
• OHL – Mississauga St. Michael's Majors: 97 games | 60 points | 160 PIM
• OUA/CIS – Ryerson University: 38 games | 59 points | 129 PIM
⭐ OUA West First Team All-Star
⭐ CIS Second Team All-Canadian
• AHL – Rockford IceHogs: 22 games
• ECHL – Indy Fuel & Brampton Beast: 33 games | 13 points
• OSHL/OEHL – Georgian Bay Apple Kings & Uxbridge Pioneers: 30 games | 39 points

Jamie has competed at every level of the game, from the OHL and U SPORTS to the AHL and ECHL, earning a reputation as a hard-working, physical forward who can contribute offensively while bringing leadership and experience to the locker room. Players with this kind of resume don't come around often, and we're incredibly excited to see what he'll bring to the Barncats this season.

Please join us in giving Jamie Wise a warm Barncats Nation welcome! We can't wait to see him hit the ice and represent Lindsay during the 2026–27 season.

Stay tuned, there are more player signings and exciting announcements still to come as we continue building for another exciting year of Barncats hockey.

Welcome to the Barnyard, Jamie! 🐾

⛳️ BARNCATS & MERCHANTS GOLF TOURNAMENT ⛳️

The Lindsay Barncats and Little Britain Merchants are excited to team up for our first-ever golf tournament fundraiser in support of local hockey.

📅 Friday, August 28
📍 Lindsay Golf & Country Club
🕐 1:00 PM Sh***un Start

Registration includes:
✔️ 18 Holes of Golf
✔️ Cart
✔️ Dinner

To Enter: $150 per player
(Please register as a foursome)

Looking to support local hockey while promoting your business?

🏌️ Tee Deck (Hole) Sponsorships Available: $125

Join us for a great day on the course with players, families, fans, sponsors, and community members, all while supporting the Lindsay Barncats and Little Britain Merchants.

To register your foursome or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve at:

📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you on the course!

Lindsay built. Competing in the UK.

Huge shoutout to local product Johnny Corneil on an incredible run to the NIHL Finals this season. Falling just short in a hard-fought battle, but finishing second in playoffs is no small feat, something to be very proud of.

Even more special? The support behind the scenes. Johnny’s mom, Cathy, is a proud supporter of the Lindsay Barncats, backing the next generation of players coming up through the same community.

That’s what it’s all about.

Local support. Local pride. Players chasing it at the next level.

🖤 Thank You, Barncats Nation 🖤

Sunday’s loss to the Durham Hawks hurts. There’s no way around it. When you pour everything into a season, you always hope for a different ending.

But what will stay with us far longer than the final score is the support we felt from this community all year long.

From opening night to playoffs… from packed barns to road trips… from the loudest cheers to the toughest nights. You showed up. You believed. You brought energy. You wore the colours with pride.

And you helped build something special here in Lindsay.

This season wasn’t just about wins and losses. It was about laying a foundation. It was about creating a culture. It was about bringing Senior A hockey to this community and watching it grow into something that people are proud to be part of.

The atmosphere you created.
The noise.
The passion.
The families.
The kids lining the glass.

That’s what this is about.

To our fans, volunteers, families, sponsors, and every single person who supported us this season, thank you. Truly. None of this happens without you.

We’re proud of the group we built. We’re proud of the fight they showed. And we’re even more excited about what’s ahead. This is just the beginning.

We can’t wait to continue building this team and this community together next season. Bigger. Louder. Stronger.

Until then, thank you for believing in us. 🐾

🏒 Honouring a Local Legacy 🏒

It was an honour to have Kevin Field and Geoff Field represent the Field family for our ceremonial puck drop.

For more than 50 years, the Field family has been a cornerstone of local sports in our community. In 1978, Art Field founded the Little Britain Merchants Jr. C Hockey Club and has served as the team’s inaugural president ever since. His dedication to growing the game in Little Britain and supporting generations of players has left a lasting impact on hockey in our area.

Having Kevin and Geoff drop the puck was a special moment that recognized a family whose commitment to the sport runs deep.

Thank you to the Field family for decades of passion, leadership, and unwavering support of local hockey. 🖤🏒